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Academics at Whittier
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Academic Experience
Majors & Minors
Whittier College’s 30 academic departments and programs each offer a variety of programming, activities, and organizations to help foster students’ passions.
Success After Whittier
You don't have to wait until graduation to start building your resume. By combining extra-curricular activities, internships, and fellowships, you'll leave Whittier fully prepared for your first job or graduate school.
Create Your Own Major
Because you can't pick just one or two. The Whittier Scholars Program allows you to combine courses across disciplines and subjects to design a major customized to your interests.
Mentorship & Support
Students who thrive on learning and absorbing as much knowledge as possible really find their niche here. Discovery, research, and the creation of knowledge are embedded into a Whittier College education.
Pre-Professional Programs
Whittier College offers students interested in advanced studies in the health sciences, physical therapy, and engineering to take part in special advising programs, as well as participate in cooperative programs with affiliate universities or professional schools.
Creative Spaces
Maker spaces. Discover your talents.



Unique Program Offerings
The Whittier Scholars Program
Because you can't pick just one or two. The Whittier Scholars Program allows you to combine courses across disciplines and subjects to design a major customized to your interests.
Cooperative Programs
Whittier College offers students interested in advanced studies in the health sciences, physical therapy, and engineering to take part in special advising programs, as well as participate in cooperative programs with affiliate universities or professional schools.
Office of International Programs
For decades, Whittier College has sponsored study abroad opportunities and placed qualified students in locations all over the globe and is a national leader in diversity abroad.
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